All About Building That Caught Fire In Kuwait, Which Claimed Over 40 Lives

A tragic fire incident that took place in Kuwait today, claimed lives of about 43 people and injured at least 40 others. As per On Manorama, 10 Indians, including five Keralites have lost their lives in the blaze.

The incident took place at Mangaf block In Kuwait's Ahmadi Governorate. The origin of the fire is said to be one of the kitchens in the lower floors of the building. As per sources, the fire rapidly spread all across the building leaving everything charred. In what might seem even more heartbreaking is the reports of a few individuals who leaped out of the building to escape the blaze and were killed. Meanwhile, others succumbed to asphyxiation and burn injuries.

The injured have been admitted Adan, Jaber, and Mubarak Hospitals, KUNA reported.

Who owned the building?

The building accommodated around 195 labourers who were mostly from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and north India. The building belongs to a Malayali businessman named KG Abraham who owns the NBTC Group.

As per reports, the employees of the NBTC supermarket also dwelled in the ill-fated building. The fire has been contained, however, several reports indicate that many people may still be trapped inside the building.